You can't film inside the Alamo, but you can fake it. General Maximilian Rodrigues De Santos' efforts to retake the Alamo were portrayed in "Viva Max!", which was shot in San Antonio. However interior shots of the Alamo were not filmed in S.A., for the crew was not allowed to film inside the landmark. less

You can't film inside the Alamo, but you can fake it. General Maximilian Rodrigues De Santos' efforts to retake the Alamo were portrayed in "Viva Max!", which was shot in San Antonio. However interior shots of ... more

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But you most definitely can shoot outside. As exhibited by the film "The Immortal Alamo," you can film outside the Alamo. The film portrays events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo.

But you most definitely can shoot outside.As exhibited by the film "The Immortal Alamo," you can film outside the Alamo. The film portrays events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo.

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But you most definitely can shoot outside. As exhibited by... Photo-3049208.66336 - San Antonio Express-News

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Texans love their guns. As Sandra Bullock's character, an undercover FBI agent, learned, you can't tackle everyone carrying something gun shaped. A scene of "Miss Congeniality" shows Bullock launching from the stage onto a Texan with a gun-shaped lighter. less